Pune this weekend – Reimagine grief, watch animated shorts and create a masterpiece with artist Henri Matisse

Reimagining grief means reimagining belonging. Grief has become increasingly individualised especially in the time of social and physical distancing due to Covid. Artists Indu Lalitha Harikumar and Diya Naidu will explore processing the collective, unacknowledged grief that lies in our bodies. Body remembers – reimagining grief and community is a session where Indu and Diya will step outside the individual coping mechanisms or religious ritualised processes that are inaccessible to many of us. The session also includes screening of a short Docu-drama ‘Atmanirbharta has spoken’. On October 22 at 6pm. Tickets at ₹150. Click on – https://insider.in/body-remembers-reimagining-grief-and-community-oct23-2021/event

Henri Matisse is regarded as the greatest colorist of the 20th century and the French artist is known for both his use of colour and his fluid and original draughtsmanship. With Alliance Française de Pune under the banner of Library Fest 2021, learn about the talented artist, his life and inspiration to paint. Then grab your brushes and colour to try your hand at creating your very own masterpiece. For Kids (8 to 14 year old) on October 23 at 11 am and for adults on October 25 at 11 am. Click on – https://www.facebook.com/events/568704087799450?ref=newsfeed

Love In Transit, is a three minute Canadian Animation that explores familiar and frequent occurrences of a hopeless romantic falling for a stranger, and letting their imagination run wild. Piccolo Junior’s is a two minute animation short on a diminutive pizza chef who fears for his life when he encounters a mysterious patron. In the safety of your home, be a part of the UNDER 5 MINUTE Film Festival. From October 23-26. Register at – https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/under-5-minute-film-festival-stream-for-free-at-home-tickets-193200236107